Man arrested after reports of person carrying knives outside Houses of Parliament
Tuesday, 12 November 2024 15:03
A man has been arrested after reports of a person carrying knives outside the Houses of Parliament, police have said.
Police were called just after 2pm today and a 34-year-old man was detained on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. No injuries have been reported and the area around Carriage Gates - one of the most prominent entrances to the Palace of Westminster - was cordoned off. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
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